Subcontracting Material Planner/Buyer AM

HELLA is a global, family-owned company listed on the stock exchange that employs some 38,000 members of staff at over 125 locations in some 35 countries. The HELLA Group develops and manufactures lighting and electronic components and systems for the automotive industry, and also has one of the largest trade organizations for automotive parts, accessories, diagnosis and services within Europe. In the Special Applications segment, HELLA also develops products for specialist vehicles. Complete vehicle modules, air-conditioning systems and vehicle electrical systems are produced in joint venture companies. With almost 7,000 people working in research and development, HELLA is one of the most important innovation drivers on the market. HELLA has achieved sales of around 6.6 billion Euros in fiscal year 2016/2017; in addition, the HELLA Group is one of the top 40 automotive parts suppliers in the world and one of the 100 largest German industrial companies.

3 years of experience in acquisitions in production/planning environment, preferable with subcontracting supply management experience;
University degree;
Proficient Ms. Office skills (Word, Excel);
Experience with MRP tools (SAP knowhow is an advantage);
Highly organized, communicative, and flexible professional;
Excellent organizational, coordination and problem-solving skills;
Impeccable attention to detail;
Advanced knowledge of English, spoken and written;
German language skills represent a plus.

Act as Business Partner to our internal supply chain organization as well as towards our external suppliers of purchased parts;
Review and update BOM & special master data settings;
Checking & adjusting planned order quantities considering master data for components & finished parts;
SNP planning on 8-digit base;
Checking component demand at subcontractor & arranging delivery process together with the warehouse & pick-up by supplier if necessary;
Responsibility for the stock level on component base at the subcontractor;
Track correct consumption after deliveries of finished goods and clarify deviations;
Annual stock taking process at subcontractor following the corresponding rules;
Monitoring, arranging and tracking component allocation for external/internal subcontractors, considering the required quantity and time, check which finished parts are possible to produce & prioritize production where needed;
Taking up & coordinating the clarification of uncertainties/missing data at the subcontractor to ensure production;
Track & trace deliveries to ensure on-time delivery of components to subcontractors together with suppliers & forwarders;
Process differences in invoices (quantities/unit prices) on the Accounts Payable side.